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Sweat shirts

Scope note

Loose-fitting garments for the upper body, often long-sleeved and collarless, of a soft, absorbent fabric such as cotton jersey, with ribbing at the collar, cuffs, and waistband. Made in pullover or cardigan style and sometimes hooded; often worn with sweat pants to form a sweat suit.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000209901

Broader Terms used

sports clothing

Term used for

shirts, sweat
sweatshirts

Equivalent Terms used

sweat shirt

Created

13yrs ago

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